Wildlife Learning Center
Providing wildlife sanctuary and life science education. WLC was founded to provide public education in the life sciences, conservation, and our environment.
Wildlife Learning Center (WLC) is a zoological park nestled in an old olive grove in Sylmar, California, where visitors can appreciate and learn about animals from around the world. WLC is dedicated to providing life-long care to more than 100 displaced, rescued, and zoo-born wild animals from about 50 different species that call this shady, natural environment home. WLC has given more than 22,000 educational presentations since 1998 to hundreds of thousands of people.
Sid the sloth is hanging out for the weekend π¦₯
Pandora, the lavender albino reticulated python, may look like he has a mustache, but really those are heat pits! These infrared heat pits are able to sense heat, allowing Pandora to locate his food more thoroughly! π
Have you seen Sherlock? Heβs hard to miss! π¦ββ¬
When youβre all out of snacks! Raozy the ring-tailed lemur doesnβt eat fruit loops, but we love to use boxes for enrichment, and they love it too!
Sahara the fennec fox
Tag the serval enjoying his enrichment!
Happy Fatherβs Day from WLC to you! We hope to see you soon! πΎπ―π΅π¦π¦ π
This is Aspen, a red-tailed hawk. Many people confuse the sound of a red-tailed hawk for a bald eagle. in movies and television they would use the sound of a red-tailed hawk for the bald eagle!
Happy 10th Birthday Sahara! πππ
Have you seen Jake and Catcher using their Parrot Crossing ropes? Stop by WLC to see for yourself!
Sahara the fennec fox waking up from his nap in the sun βοΈ
Kodi and Sage love to cuddle, they even look like yin and yang!
Meet Blue, a Gooty Sapphire Tarantula. You can find Blue in the reptile room, but it may be hard to spot her due to amazing camouflage. You may notice Blue has some bright coloration, which acts as an indication to other animals that Blue is venomous!
Are you interested in WLC Summer Camp? Click the link in our bio to learn more!
Can you guess whose eye this is? Scroll to find out! ποΈ
American alligators can hold their breath up to two hours! π
Sid the sloth wants to wish you a happy Friday!
Meadow the Ringtail. Did you know you can find this species in North America. Ringtails are nocturnal and part of the raccoon family, so it is possible you have seen one before and didnβt even know it!
A brother sister bond, Skye and Slade the African Servals
Sid the Sloth with one of his favorite treats, sweet potato!
Magnificent Tree Frogs have a large poison gland located on their head. Although harmless to humans, the poison is strong enough to deter birds and snakes!!
Kodi the Canada Lynx and Sage the Bobcat snuggled up together. Scroll to see the difference in paw size! Canada lynx paws look twice the size of the bobcats! Thatβs because these paws act as snow shoes so they donβt sink in snow π―βοΈβ₯οΈ
WLCC prides itself on providing sanctuary for non-releasable wildlife and promoting conservation and appreciation of wildlife by engaging the public in educational experiences. ππ
the long hairs you see are not quills but more like whiskers! North American Porcupines have different types of hair, with their quills not being as visually obvious as you may think.
Mortey, the Green Tree Python
The marmosets were enjoying the nice weather today! They love to find sunny spots to hang out in throughout the day π
Our spring events are selling out fast! We still have tickets for our photo safari and Zeus Paint event! Click the link in our bio to secure your tickets ποΈ π¦πΈπ¨
Prairie dogs are in the rodent family. Do you know what the largest rodent in the USA and the world are? Comment your guesses below!
Lily the prairie dog is enjoying the sunny weather today βοΈ
Did you know that North American porcupines are the second largest rodent in North America! Do you know what the largest rodent in the world is? Comment your guess below!
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About Wildlife Learning Center
Wildlife Learning Center (WLC) is a zoological park nestled in an old olive grove in Sylmar, California, where visitors can appreciate and learn about animals from around the world. WLC was founded to provide public education in the life sciences, conservation, and our environment. The biologists of WLC are dedicated to providing life-long care to more than 100 displaced, rescued, and zoo-born wild animals from about 50 different species that call this shady, natural environment home. WLC has given more than 27,000 educational presentations since 1998 to hundreds of thousands of people.
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16027 Yarnell Street
Los Angeles, CA
91342
Opening Hours
Monday | 10am - 5pm |
Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
Friday | 10am - 5pm |
Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
Sunday | 10am - 5pm |
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